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WJ52 NJF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,292 mi
Last recorded65,292 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,324 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,877 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 39,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 35,747 miles

Front brake callipers are seen to flex from the inside upon brake application.

Fail 31 Oct 2007 35,747 miles

Front brake callipers are seen to flex from the inside upon brake application.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,989 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,349 miles

some cosmetic wear to sidewalls (outer)on all four tyres

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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WJ52 NJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 NJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 NJF registered?

WJ52 NJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 December 2002.

Is WJ52 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 NJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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